Photos: Celebrating Redentore in Venice

Redentore is one of the most loved celebrations by Venetians which is in remembrance for the end of the 1577 plague. Highlights of the summer celebration include the pontoon bridge extending across the Giudecca Canal, gatherings on boats in the St Mark's basin and a spectacular fireworks display.

People gather on boats of all sizes at Punta della Dogana in St. Mark's Basin for the Redentore Celebrations in Venice, Italy. Redentore, which is in remembrance of the end of the 1577 plague, is one of Venice's most loved celebrations. Highlights of the celebration include the pontoon bridge extending across the Giudecca Canal, gatherings on boats in the St. Mark's Basin and a spectacular fireworks display.

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